By Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN Drunk passengers berating fellow travelers and abusing flight crews are facing new federal penalties as high as $40,000 for their alleged behavior. The Federal Aviation Administration announced fines for eight passengers on Monday totaling $161,823, the third highest set of fines since the agency announced a zero-tolerance policy
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Early in the pandemic, restaurants had to close their dining rooms because of local or national restrictions intended to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Those restrictions have mostly lifted — but thousands of restaurant dining rooms are still unavailable to customers. The closures are happening at a pivotal moment,
Continue ReadingCNN By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Early in the pandemic, restaurants had to close their dining rooms because of local or national restrictions intended to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Those restrictions have mostly lifted — but thousands of restaurant dining rooms are still unavailable to customers. The closures are happening at a pivotal
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co.’s shares tumbled after the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain posted a decline in gross profit margin for the fiscal third quarter, citing organized theft and increased promotions compared to a year ago. The company also offered a muted sales forecast for the
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kellogg’s plans to start hiring permanent replacements for some of its 1,400 striking cereal plant workers after negotiations broke down again. The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said it failed to reach an agreement with the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Monday,
Continue ReadingLEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has designated a chronic wasting disease management zone in north-central Idaho. The Lewiston Tribune reports that the decision Monday allows Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever to establish emergency hunts to help monitor the disease. Planning for the hunts to kill up to 1,000 deer
Continue ReadingBy Elliot Polakoff Click here for updates on this story MESA, Arizona (KTVK, KPHO) — After having Type 2 Diabetes for the last 30 years, Nino DiGiulio found out a few months ago that his kidney was failing, and he needed someone to donate him a new one. DiGiulio is unfortunately far from the only
Continue ReadingLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Respect for the Champions League and the need for consistency in team selection will see Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp select a strong lineup against Porto despite the English side already being assured of winning its group. Liverpool qualified with two matches to spare by beating Atletico Madrid in their last group
Continue ReadingBy CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A United States envoy says he sees “nascent progress” in talks with Ethiopia’s warring sides toward a cease-fire, but he fears it will be outpaced by “alarming” military developments in the yearlong war in Africa’s second-most populous country. Jeffrey Feltman spoke to reporters after his latest
Continue ReadingBy Susan Campbell Click here for updates on this story SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (KTVK, KPHO) — Sometimes stacks of boxes show up at Kidstop. “We’re like kids on Christmas right now as we open the box, going, ‘Oh my gosh! We got the remote control car!’” said owner Kate Tanner. Other days, the shipments are much
Continue ReadingBy ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Daniel Hsu is a U.S. citizen who spent four years trapped in China. Chinese authorities had blocked him from leaving, though he hadn’t committed any crime. Just before last week’s meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Hsu got word that he would
Continue ReadingBy ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Daniel Hsu is a U.S. citizen who spent four years trapped in China. Chinese authorities had blocked him from leaving, though he hadn’t committed any crime. Just before last week’s meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Hsu got word that he would
Continue ReadingBy Yoonjung Seo and Hannah Ryan, CNN South Korean stars Choi Tae-joon and Park Shin-hye have plenty to look forward to as the couple announced they are engaged to be married and have a baby on the way. The actor couple are both famous for their roles in popular K-dramas. In a statement issued to
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a major U.S. sugar manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The department contends that the deal would harm competition and consumers. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in federal court in Delaware. It comes about eight months after U.S.
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a major U.S. sugar manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The department contends that the deal would harm competition and consumers. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in federal court in Delaware. It comes about eight months after U.S.
Continue ReadingBy LAURA MCMULLEN of NerdWallet You’ll probably face heavy pressure from retailers to take advantage of Black Friday deals, but you get to choose what to buy and when. So aim to shop with intention, rather than in response to sales. Determine how much you can spend on holiday gifts in total and for each
Continue ReadingBy LAURA MCMULLEN of NerdWallet You’ll probably face heavy pressure from retailers to take advantage of Black Friday deals, but you get to choose what to buy and when. So aim to shop with intention, rather than in response to sales. Determine how much you can spend on holiday gifts in total and for each
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) — La Universidad Externado de Colombia informó este lunes en un comunicado que, tras meses de investigaciones se determinó que hubo plagio en la tesis de la maestría en Gobierno y Políticas Públicas de Jennifer Arias, presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes. El texto de la tesis fue sometido a
Continue ReadingLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Iran judo federation’s appeal against a four-year ban from international events for refusing to let its athletes face opponents from Israel has been heard. The Court of Arbitration for Sport says the Iranian appeal against an International Judo Federation ruling was held by video link. A verdict should take at
Continue ReadingBy Elissa Strauss, CNN The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before Thanksgiving. That’s when moms and other caregivers, though mostly moms, turn over a portion of their brains to the long and constantly evolving holiday to-do list. Groceries; invitations; Google best potatoes for mashing; Great Aunt Shirley’s lactose intolerance; presents list; holiday decorations;
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